Light weight, durable, shock absorbent, adjustable, mounting assembly

ABSTRACT

An adjustable mount is disclosed which can hold an electronic recording device on a hunting firearm like a rifle, so as to be able to record a kill and be able to look at the screen of the phone to see the crosshairs in the scope. The device makes it easier for younger kids to be able to make a shot and convenient for older hunters that have problems with their eyes to be able to see. The device enables sharing of the recording over a social computing based network.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for securing avideo/audio recording device to a hunting device. More particularly, theinvention relates to a mount apparatus for securing cameras,smartphones, and/or the like on a firearm.

2. Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37CFR 1.97 and 37 CFR 1.98.

Hunting is a popular recreational pastime in the United States and manyother countries throughout the world. It has become increasingly commonin recent times to record or photograph the hunt through the use ofcameras and video cameras. As a result, mounting cameras and otherelectronic devices to a firearm in a manner that does not impede thehunt has become desired by those in the field of hunting. Particularly,the mount must not interfere with the ability to view the target,thereby allowing for accurate firing of the firearm. Obtaining a recordof the hunt allows the hunter to later review his or her shots from the“eye” of the camera.

Additionally, with the advent of internet-enabled cameras, users caninstantaneously e-mail, text, or “post” pictures and videos. The devicesalso display images and recordings before, during, and after the takingof the photograph or recording. However, to be able to capture the huntwith these devices, a stand or additional person is needed, prohibitingthe ability to view the hunt from the “eye” or scope of the camera.Thus, the need for such a mount to accommodate these devices has becomeall the more desired.

Various prior mounting apparatuses that are attachable to a huntingrifle or other weapon to record images viewed through the scope areavailable, such as U.S. Pat. No. 6,539,661 to Richard W. Hope, U.S. Pat.No. 7,614,805 to Joseph Showalter, U.S. Pat. No. 6,192,614 to DanielCliburn, U.S. Pat. No. 6,070,355 to Day, Frederick A, U.S. Pat. No.6,000,163 to Gordon, Terry, U.S. Pat. No. 5,287,644 to Bolduc Bruce L,U.S. Pat. No. 5,020,262 to Pena Louis T, U.S. Pat. No. 5,887,375 toWatson, Jerry Wade, U.S. Pat. No. 8,793,917 to Robert Wayne Russell,U.S. Pat. No. 8,819,983 to Jeff Tate, U.S. Pat. Appl. No. 20100071247 toLarry Holmberg, 20100018103 to Larry Holmberg, 20090255162 to LarryHolmberg.

One problem that arises with prior products is that these existingdevices are rigid and are attached in a fixed position with limitedadjustability relative to the weapon. Even the devices that areadjustable are only minimally adjustable, and are only adjusted at aspecific joint, usually with some form of locking mechanism. Typically,each joint is only adjustable along one axis. Therefore, the hunter islimited to which adjustments may be made, and the adjustments usuallytake more than one step to accomplish. These existing forms ofadjustment prevent the hunter from quickly and easily repositioning hisvideo recording device. Moreover, the existing forms of rigid mountingdevices have multiple parts, and add significant weight and bulk tohunting bows or guns. Additionally, such adjustments are furthercomplicated in inclement weather and/or when hunters are wearing gloves.Furthermore, the adjustments make noise.

Accordingly, what is needed is a solution to address the variousproblems associated with prior devices used to record hunting activitiesby accommodating smartphones, cameras, and the like over the firearm.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary objective of the present is to provide an adjustable mountto hold an electronic recording device on a hunting firearm like a rifleand be able to record a kill and being able to look at the screen of thephone to see the crosshairs in the scope would also make it easier foryounger kids to be able to make a shot and convenient for older huntersthat have problems with their eyes to be able to see. And share therecording over a social computing based network.

According to one objective, the present invention may comprise of acombination of a detachable assembly holding unit, a mounting unit, alongitudinally extending axis, an extending unit, a stabilizing unit,and an electronic recording device holding unit. Further according tothe same objective the holding unit is attached to the stock of thefirearm, the mounting unit is attached to the holding unit, thelongitudinally extending axis is attached to the mounting unit andthereby secured to the holding unit, the extending unit is coupled withthe extending axis, providing a to and fro movement along the axis and alongitudinally circular movement, the stabilizing unit is connected tothe extending unit to stabilize the electronic recording device holdingunit.

According to one objective, the present invention the detachableassembly holding unit may comprise of a left hand adjustable panel, aright hand adjustable panel, a connecting hinge connecting the left handadjustable panel and right hand adjustable panel and an interlockingclip for locking the left hand adjustable panel and right handadjustable panel to each other. Further according to the same objectivethe left hand adjustable panel may comprise of a first arm, a secondarm, an adjustment gauge connecting the first and second arm of the lefthand adjustable panel and facilitating adjustment of distance betweenthe first and second arm and an opening providing a mounting space onthe first arm of the left hand adjustable panel. Moreover the right handadjustable panel may comprise of a first arm, a second arm, anadjustment gauge connecting the first and second arm of the right handadjustable panel and facilitating adjustment of distance between thefirst and second arm and an opening providing a mounting space on thefirst arm of the right hand adjustable panel.

According to one objective, the present invention a mounting unit maycomprise of a mounting arrangement placed within the mounting space ofat least one of left hand adjustable panel and right hand adjustablepanel and an extended limb with a securing means.

According to one objective, the present invention may comprise alongitudinally extending axis having a mounting arrangement and amounting arm. Further according to the same objective the longitudinallyextending axis is detachably secured to the extended limb of themounting unit via the mounting arrangement. Also the mounting armcomprise of a mounting groove provides area for longitudinal movementwithin the mounting arm.

Further, in an objective, the present invention comprise of an extendingunit. The extending unit may comprise of a first coupling arrangement, aU-shaped member, a second coupling arrangement and an extending member.Furthermore according to the same objective the first couplingarrangement provides coupling of the longitudinally extending axis withU-shaped member of the extending unit. Also, the first couplingarrangement provides a longitudinally circular movement of the U-shapedmember, the second coupling arrangement provide coupling of theextending member, the U-shaped member has two limbs to provide a to andfro movement of the second coupling arrangement along the U-shapedmember for adjustment of height of the extending member. And, theextending member connects the extending unit to the stabilizing unit.

In yet another objective, the present invention comprise of astabilizing unit. The stabilizing unit comprise of a stabilizing bar, acoupling unit and a connecting unit. Furthermore according to the sameinvention the stabilizing bar is coupled to the extending member of theextending unit via the coupling unit. And the stabilizing bar isconnected to the electronic recording device holding unit via theconnecting unit.

Furthermore, the invention comprise of a electronic recording deviceholding unit comprise of a resiliently flexible holding panel to holdthe electronic recording device. Also according to the same objectivethe electronic recording device provides sharing of the recoded targetover a social computing based network. And, the electronic recordingdevice selected from a group consisting of a smart phone, camera, tabletcomputer, PDA.

In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of theinvention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is notlimited in its application to the details of construction and to thearrangements of the components set forth in the following description orillustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of otherembodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways.Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminologyemployed herein are for the purpose of description and should not beregarded as limiting.

These together with other objects of the invention, along with thevarious features of novelty which characterize the invention, arepointed out with particularity in the disclosure. For a betterunderstanding of the invention, its operating advantages and thespecific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to theaccompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there areillustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.

Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth inthe detailed description which follows, and in part will be readilyapparent to those skilled in the art from that description or recognizedby practicing the invention as described herein, including the detaileddescription which follows, the claims, as well as the appended drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood and objects other than those setforth above will become apparent when consideration is given to thefollowing detailed description thereof. Such description makes referenceto the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 illustrates the prospective top view of an assembly holding unitin the invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates the prospective view of a mounting unit in theinvention.

FIG. 3 illustrates the prospective view of an extending axis in theinvention.

FIG. 4 illustrates the prospective view of an extending unit in theinvention.

FIG. 5 illustrates the prospective view of a stabilizing unit in theinvention.

FIG. 6 illustrates the prospective view of an electronic recordingdevice holding unit in the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In the following detailed description, reference is made to theaccompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which is shown byway of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may bepracticed. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail toenable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is tobe understood that the embodiments may be combined, or that otherembodiments may be utilized and that structural and logical changes maybe made without departing from the spirit and scope of the presentinvention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to betaken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention isdefined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference charactersdesignate identical, or corresponding parts throughout the figures, andin particular FIG. 1 shows an assembly holding unit in the invention.

FIG. 1 shows the prospective view of the light weight, durable, shockabsorbent, adjustable, mounting assembly for holding an electronicrecording device to a stock of a firearm 7 for digitally viewing andrecording a target through a scope 8 attached to said firearm 7including a detachable assembly holding unit 1, a mounting unit 2, alongitudinally extending axis 3, an extending unit 4, a stabilizing unit5, and an electronic recording device holding unit 6, a left handadjustable panel 1(a), a right hand adjustable panel 1(b), connectinghinge 1(c), an interlocking clip 1(j), a first arm 1(d) in the left handadjustable panel 1(a), a second arm 1(e) in the left hand adjustablepanel 1(a), an adjustment gauge 1(f) in the left hand adjustable panel1(a), a first arm 1(g) in the right hand adjustable panel 1(b), a secondarm 1(h) in the right hand adjustable panel 1(b), an adjustment gauge1(i) in the right hand adjustable panel 1(b).

FIG. 2 shows the prospective view of the mounting unit 2 in thedetachable assembly holding unit 1 including mounting space 1(k), alongitudinally extending axis 3, an extending unit 4, a stabilizing unit5, and an electronic recording device holding unit 6.

FIG. 3 shows the prospective view of the longitudinally extending axis 3in the detachable assembly holding unit 1 including an extending unit 4,a stabilizing unit 5, and an electronic recording device holding unit 6,a mounting arm 3(a), a mounting arrangement 3(b) and a mounting groove3(c).

FIG. 4 shows the prospective view of the extending unit 4 in thedetachable assembly holding unit 1 including a longitudinally extendingaxis 3, a stabilizing unit 5, and an electronic recording device holdingunit 6, a first coupling arrangement 4(a), a U-shaped member 4(b), asecond coupling arrangement 4(c) and an extending member 4(d).

FIG. 5 shows the prospective view of the a stabilizing unit 5 in thedetachable assembly holding unit 1 including an electronic recordingdevice holding unit 6, a stabilizing bar 5(a), a coupling unit 5(b) anda connecting unit 5(c).

FIG. 6 shows the prospective view of the an electronic recording deviceholding unit 6 in the detachable assembly holding unit 1 including aresiliently flexible holding panel to hold said electronic recordingdevice.

In one embodiment the holding unit is attached to the stock of thefirearm, the mounting unit 2 is attached to the holding unit 1, thelongitudinally extending axis 3 is attached to the mounting unit 2 andthereby secured to the holding unit 1, the extending unit 4 is coupledwith the extending axis 3, providing a to and fro movement along theaxis and a longitudinally circular movement, the stabilizing unit 5 isconnected to the extending unit to stabilize the electronic recordingdevice holding unit 6.

In one embodiment the left hand adjustable panel 1(a) may comprise of afirst arm 1(d), a second arm 1(e), an adjustment gauge 1(f) connectingthe first arm 1(e) and second arm 1(f) of the left hand adjustable panel1(a) and facilitating adjustment of distance between the 1(e) and secondarm 1(f) and an opening providing a mounting space 1(k) on the first arm1(e) of the left hand adjustable panel 1(a).

In another embodiment of the invention the right hand adjustable panel1(b) may comprise of a first arm 1(g), a second arm 1(i), an adjustmentgauge 1(h) connecting the first arm 1(g) and second arm 1(i) of theright hand adjustable panel 1(b) and facilitating adjustment of distancebetween the first arm 1(g) and second arm 1(i) and an opening providinga mounting space on the first arm 1(g) of the right hand adjustablepanel 1(b).

In another embodiment of the invention the longitudinally extending axis3 is detachably secured to the extended limb 2(a) of the mounting unit 2via the mounting arrangement 3(b). Also the mounting arm 3(a) compriseof a mounting groove 3(c) provides area for longitudinal movement withinthe mounting arm 3(a).

In another embodiment of the invention the first coupling arrangement4(a) provides coupling of the longitudinally extending axis 3 withU-shaped member 4(b) of the extending unit 4. Also, the first couplingarrangement 4(a) provides a longitudinally circular movement of theU-shaped member 4(b), the second coupling arrangement 4(c) providecoupling of the extending member 4(d), the U-shaped member 4(b) has twolimbs to provide a to and fro movement of the second couplingarrangement 4(c) along the U-shaped member 4(b) for adjustment of heightof the extending member 4(d). And, the extending member 4(d) connectsthe extending unit 4 to the stabilizing unit 5.

In yet another embodiment the invention, the stabilizing bar 5(a) iscoupled to the extending member 4(d) of the extending unit 4 via thecoupling unit 5(b). And the stabilizing bar 5(a) is connected to theelectronic recording device holding unit 6 via the connecting unit 5(c).

In a preferred embodiment the invention provides a mounting device formounting a smartphone or other small recording device to a huntingdevice, such as a hunting bow or gun. The mounting device for firearmsmay support any conventional recording device, like a smartphone, thatprovides greater protection to the camera of the recording device fromshock and vibration. Also the mounting device for firearms that allowsquick and easy adjustment of the line of sight of the camera to suit theneeds of the hunter and accommodate changes in the zoom depth of thecamera, further the mounting device is lightweight and durable underharsh operating conditions and may be easily and efficientlymanufactured and marketed.

It is to be understood that the above description is intended to beillustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-discussedembodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many otherembodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewingthe above description.

While the present invention has been described with reference toparticular embodiments, it should be understood that the embodiments areillustrative and that the scope of the invention is not limited to theseembodiments. Many variations, modifications, additions and improvementsto the embodiments described above are possible. It is contemplated thatthese variations, modifications, additions and improvements fall withinthe scope of the invention.

I claim:
 1. A light weight, durable, shock absorbent, adjustable,mounting assembly for holding an electronic recording device to a stockof a firearm for digitally viewing and recording a target through ascope attached to said firearm, said assembly comprises: a detachableassembly holding unit, wherein said holding unit is attached to saidstock of said firearm; a mounting unit; a longitudinally extending axis;an extending unit; a stabilizing unit; and an electronic recordingdevice holding unit.
 2. An assembly as set forth in claim 1, whereinsaid detachable assembly holding unit comprises: a left hand adjustablepanel; a right hand adjustable panel; a connecting hinge connecting saidleft hand adjustable panel and right hand adjustable panel; and aninterlocking clip for locking said left hand adjustable panel and righthand adjustable panel to each other.
 3. An assembly as set forth inclaim 2, wherein said left hand adjustable panel comprises: a first arm;a second arm; an adjustment gauge connecting said first and second armof said left hand adjustable panel and facilitating adjustment ofdistance between said first and second arm; and an opening providing amounting space/area on said first arm of said left hand adjustablepanel.
 4. An assembly as set forth in claim 2, wherein said right handadjustable panel comprises: a first arm; a second arm; an adjustmentgauge connecting said first and second arm of said right hand adjustablepanel and facilitating adjustment of distance between said first andsecond arm; and an opening providing a mounting space/area on said firstarm of said right hand adjustable panel.
 5. An assembly as set forth inclaim 1, wherein said mounting unit comprise of a mounting arrangementplaced within said mounting space of at least one of left handadjustable panel and right hand adjustable panel and an extended limbwith a securing means.
 6. An assembly as set forth in claim 1, whereinsaid longitudinally extending axis comprise: a mounting arrangement; anda mounting arm.
 7. An assembly as set forth in claim 6, wherein saidlongitudinally extending axis is detachably secured to said extendedlimb of said mounting unit via said mounting arrangement.
 8. An assemblyas set forth in claim 6, wherein said mounting arm comprise of amounting groove provides area for longitudinal movement within saidmounting arm.
 9. An assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein saidextending unit comprises: a first coupling arrangement; a U-shapedmember; a second coupling arrangement; and an extending member.
 10. Anassembly as set forth in claim 9, wherein said first couplingarrangement provides coupling of said longitudinally extending axis withU-shaped member of said extending unit.
 11. An assembly as set forth inclaim 9, wherein said first coupling arrangement provides alongitudinally circular movement of said U-shaped member.
 12. Anassembly as set forth in claim 9, wherein said second couplingarrangement provide coupling of said extending member.
 13. An assemblyas set forth in claim 9, wherein said U-shaped member has two limbs toprovide a to and fro movement of said second coupling arrangement alongsaid U-shaped member for adjustment of height of said extending member.14. An assembly as set forth in claim 9, wherein said extending memberconnects said extending unit to said stabilizing unit.
 15. An assemblyas set forth in claim 1, wherein said stabilizing unit comprise: astabilizing bar; a coupling unit; and a connecting unit.
 16. An assemblyas set forth in claim 15, wherein said stabilizing bar is coupled tosaid extending member of said extending unit via said coupling unit. 17.An assembly as set forth in claim 15, wherein said stabilizing bar isconnected to said electronic recording device holding unit via saidconnecting unit.
 18. An assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein saidelectronic recording device holding unit comprise of a resilientlyflexible holding panel to hold said electronic recording device.
 19. Anassembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said electronic recordingdevice provides sharing of said recoded target over a social computingbased network.
 20. Assemblies as set forth in claim 1, wherein saidelectronic recording device selected from a group consisting of a smartphone, camera, tablet computer, PDA.